While I was super impressed by the demonstration, we were all taken aback when we saw the first Project Natal (Kinect) teaser videos.. let's see how this works and functions in real world scenarios before we all start declaring it a complete success.

Games like PT with VR or over the top view board games with HoloLens? Not even close. With so many games already announced for Morpheus and Oculus Rift, this HoloLens will be left behind as far as games go.

I honestly wouldn't want this for gaming, as it's makes me think of gaming with Kinect. It'll just look like I'm flailing my arms around, to the ones viewing me.

This would be a great thing for everyday use. Do you know how amazing that would be to have this available when i'm walking in the mall or at work?!?! If they can get this down to Google Glasses size then it would so easy to wear and take around everywhere. I'm glad that MS is making this a lifestyle thing rather than just for gaming.

Of course I realize that, you could also implement kinect gestures into games that didn't have full Kinect functions ala Dead Rising 3. Every example they gave in that video is you using your hands to virtually move things around.

I like the example they use of having a giant AR monitor show up on your wall, that would be great and saves me a bunch of money on buying a new physical TV.

No, I'm not attacking MS or saying it's an A. Dumb Idea B. Not innovative C. Sucks D. Not gonna work. I just think the implementations outside of gaming for this kind of tech is much more exciting.

Personally, I like immersion in games so VR looks more interesting. AR kills all the immersion in a game. Take for example that VR demo where you are at the bottom of the sea in a jail terrified watching a shark trying to kill you. That is awesome but not possible on AR.

VR and AR can simultaneously exist and prosper in the marketplace. You're right that there are gameplay and experiences VR can offer that cannot be attained using an AR headset, but I believe AR can deliver equally rewarding experiences that VR cannot as well. I think both technologies will make a huge impact on how we live are day-to-day lives.